Obituaries

Mr. Dilks was a lifelong outdoorsman, and some of his best times came in the woods and on water.

Charles D. Dilks, retired executive vice president of the University City Science Center and avid conservationist, has died at 83

He negotiated hundreds of business partnerships and joint ventures for the Science Center that resulted in new science and technology companies and millions of dollars in revenue.

Mrs. Ray had a "passionate love for children," her family said.

Obituaries

Lillian Ray, former assistant deputy mayor, onetime Philadelphia drug czar, and celebrated community activist, has died at 88

Ms. Tait celebrated her 88th birthday in April 2024 with flowers, family, and friends.

Obituaries

Elaine Tait, retired longtime Inquirer food writer, has died at 88

Mr. Dezzi earned degrees in architecture, social welfare, and public administration at Temple University, and a master's certificate in criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin.

Obituaries

Alfred L. Dezzi, retired longtime Philadelphia city and Pa. state official, has died at 77

Obituaries

Charles D. Dilks, retired executive vice president of the University City Science Center and avid conservationist, has died at 83

Lillian Ray, former assistant deputy mayor, onetime Philadelphia drug czar, and celebrated community activist, has died at 88

Elaine Tait, retired longtime Inquirer food writer, has died at 88

Alfred L. Dezzi, retired longtime Philadelphia city and Pa. state official, has died at 77

Sean McGranaghan, incoming president of the Philadelphia chapter of the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association, has died at 48